13 May 2-8, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | Contents | Letters | news | night+Day | CuLture | Cafe | MusiC | 3201 RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY KEY BISCAYNE, FL | 305.361.3818 WWW.THERUSTYPELICAN.COM BE SOCIAL WITH US! FIND US ON Month XX–Month XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | ▼ MIAMI GARDENS THE MIAMI GRAND PRIX GIVES MINORITY-OWNED RESTAURANTS A CHANCE TO SHINE It’s almost time for Miami to hear the legendary start to race day, “Lights out and away we go!” over the intercom at the 2024 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, which takes place this year May 3-5 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Just as important as the Miami Grand Prix races over the three-day event will be the experi- ences occurring off the track, which will highlight the flavors and culture of the Magic City. During F1 weekend, ten local emerging restaurants that are primarily minority-owned will share the spot- light with some of Miami’s biggest chefs, includ- ing Michelle Bernstein, Michael Schwartz, and Jose Mendin. This is all thanks to the Community Restaurant Program, which aims to provide local entrepre- neurs with opportunities for economic develop- ment, networking, and exposure. The initiative was vital in Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix’s plan to include the local community in the sport — a sport that at times may feel elite. From returning food trucks to three newcom- ers, the flavors created by these emerging restau- rants aim to represent the real Miami with a variety of cultures and cuisines, including South America, Jamaica, and the Bahamas. Listed alphabetically, New Times has included below the local businesses you can enjoy and support before all eyes turn to the track. Best French Fries Best French Fries (BFF for short) is one of the newcomers at the Miami International Auto- drome campus for F1. The food truck is based out of the Royal Palm Beach, Florida area and has a simple concept: It only serves fresh-cut fries that are never frozen, which is why its slo- gan is, “Perfection served in a Cone.” Whether you like traditional or something unique, the spot will have a ton of delicious fries for you to choose from, including the “loaded” variety pic- tured above. Conch Krazy Another newcomer to the F1 Miami campus is Conch Krazy, which specializes in getting creative with conch. From the conch salad, which can be as mild or as spicy as you’d like, to conch fritters that can be tossed in a signature sweet heat sauce, Conch Krazy is the perfect stop for anyone looking for a little more spice or conch with a twist. Other menu items include fried shrimp, wings, and the “Krazy Conch” drink. Drinks On Me 305 Chazemon Fenderson, founder of Drinks On Me 305, is no stranger to the Miami Grand Prix cam- pus. This is the third year Fenderson is bringing her southern Caribbean fusion food and drinks to race week. She started her business in local park- ing lots and has since expanded to bigger venues and events. Food Junkies Michelle Roux started Food Junkies back in June 2012, and this year will be her second time on the Miami Grand Prix campus. The menu highlights her Bahamian roots but aims to have food for ev- eryone, even the pickiest eaters. One of the new- est dishes from the food truck is a seafood grilled cheese sandwich made of lobster and crab meat with cheddar and Havarti cheese. House of Flava House of Flava is a restaurant in Miami Gardens known for its “all-American fusion food” for good reason. Its menu varies from smash burgers and Haitian and Jamaican bowls to shrimp po boy sandwiches and brown sugar salmon dinner plates. This year marks its third time on the Miami Grand Prix campus. Italian Vice Temperatures will be high on and off track, and Italian Vice is a great way to cool down. The Mi- ami-based Italian ice company is back on campus for its second year serving Italian ice — not to be confused with an Icee or a slushy. The product is made with real fruit, making it a healthier dessert for all ages. Most menu items are vegan-friendly, gluten-free, and nondairy. | TASTE TEST | ▼ Café Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix photo Michelle Roux (at left) shares her food with guests. >> p16
